Company description

The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.

Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball is one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles.

Job description

Line Cook, Hospitality and Private Events

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determines proper cooking time and temperature
• Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation
• Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls
• Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $22.53 per hour

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $19.00 - $22.53

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline